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Submarine sandwich vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Submarine sandwich and Pizza

  • Submarine sandwich has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, however, Pizza is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pizza covers your daily need of Phosphorus 15% more than Submarine sandwich.
  • Submarine sandwich has 5 times more Vitamin C than Pizza. While Submarine sandwich has 7.5mg of Vitamin C, Pizza has only 1.4mg.
  • Submarine sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Potassium +64%
Contains more Iron +37%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.6%
Contains more Copper +25%
Equal in Calcium - 188
Equal in Sodium - 598
Equal in Manganese - 0.36
Equal in Selenium - 19.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Potassium +64%
Contains more Iron +37%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.6%
Contains more Copper +25%
Equal in Calcium - 188
Equal in Sodium - 598
Equal in Manganese - 0.36
Equal in Selenium - 19.9

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 9% 6% 25% 86% 62% 82% 34% 47% 50% 28% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +63.1%
Equal in Protein - 11.39
Equal in Fats - 9.69
Equal in Other - 2.42
11% 10% 20% 57% 3%
Protein: 10.52 g
Fats: 10.04 g
Carbs: 20.43 g
Water: 56.51 g
Other: 2.5 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +63.1%
Equal in Protein - 11.39
Equal in Fats - 9.69
Equal in Other - 2.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +57.7%
Contains more Fructose +40%
Contains more Starch +72%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +425%
Contains more Maltose +123.4%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
83% 7% 7% 2%
Starch: 15.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.4 g
Lactose: 0.08 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Glucose +57.7%
Contains more Fructose +40%
Contains more Starch +72%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +425%
Contains more Maltose +123.4%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Submarine sandwich Pizza
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Submarine sandwich Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 19.23g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 10.52g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 10.04g 9.69g Submarine sandwich
Carbs 20.43g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 213kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 15.67g 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1.4g 1g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 3.18g 3.58g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 1.2g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 171mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 1.81mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 20mg 24mg Pizza
Phosphorus 112mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 282mg 172mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 575mg 598mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 1.05mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.084mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.354mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 19.9µg
Vitamin A 170IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 7.5mg 1.4mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.195mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.323mg 3.825mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.08mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 66µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 4.5µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.1mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.331mg 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 0.752mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.491mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.21mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.431mg 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.501mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.301mg 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 27mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.119g 0.241g Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 3.554g 4.465g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g 2.608g Submarine sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g 1.681g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g 1.367g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g 0.009g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Submarine sandwich Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Submarine sandwich
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Submarine sandwich
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/nutrients
  2. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.